Use and Care Guide

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MOVEMENT JOINTS AND COVE-SHAPED PROFILES
4.18 Schluter
®
-DILEX-AKWS features
trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs,
made of aluminum, which are secured in
the mortar bond coat and provide edge
protection for adjacent tiles. The profile
separates individual fields in the tile covering
and accommodates movement via the 1/4"
(6 mm)-wide, soft PVC movement zone,
which also forms the visible surface. The soft
PVC movement zone is connected to the
anchoring legs with rigid PVC grip bars and
is not replaceable. DILEX-AKWS is suitable
for both residential use and medium-duty
commercial applications, such as areas
subject to moderate mechanical stresses,
including light vehicular traffic. In addition,
DILEX-AKWS prevents sound bridges, making
it ideal for use in sound-rated floors.
Heavy-duty
Commercial Applications
4.16 Schluter
®
-DILEX-EDP features
trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs, made of
stainless steel, which are secured in the mortar
bond coat and provide edge protection for
adjacent tiles. The profile separates individual
fields in the tile covering and accommodates
horizontal movement via the stainless steel
tongue-and-groove connection, which also
forms the visible surface. Because the profile
is designed to absorb horizontal movement
only, appropriate measures must be taken
to prevent the screed from moving vertically.
In its base position, the visible width
of the DILEX-EDP profile is 15/32"
(12 mm). The profile is particularly suited
for tile surfaces subject to heavy use.
DILEX-EDP offers secure edge protection for
surfaces exposed to continuous vehicular
traffic and is, therefore, suited for use in
production plants, warehouses, shopping
centers, and underground parking garages,
or for floor surfaces maintained with
cleaning machines.
4.8 Schluter
®
-DILEX-KSN features
trapezoid-perforated anchoring legs, made
of stainless steel or aluminum, which are
secured in the mortar bond coat and provide
edge protection for adjacent tiles. The
profile separates individual fields in the tile
covering and accommodates movement via
the 7/16" (11 mm)-wide, soft thermoplastic
rubber movement zone, which also forms
the visible surface. The thermoplastic rubber
movement zone can be replaced if damaged.
DILEX-KSN, with stainless steel anchoring
legs, offers secure edge protection
for surfaces exposed to heavy-duty
commercial traffic (e.g., warehouses,
production facilities, or shopping malls).
Schluter
®
-DILEX-EKSB, featuring stainless
steel anchoring legs, is available in 3/32"
(2.5 mm), 3/16" (4.5 mm), and 1/4"
(6 mm) heights to accommodate thinner floor
coverings (e.g., VCT flooring or coatings).
DILEX-EKSB is appropriate for residential to
medium-duty commercial applications. Note:
The thermoplastic rubber movement zone for
DILEX-EKSB is not replaceable.
Expansion Joint Profiles
4.20 Schluter
®
-DILEX-BT features trapezoid-
perforated anchoring legs, made of anodized
aluminum, which are secured in the mortar
bond coat and provide edge protection for
adjacent tiles against mechanical stresses.
The anchoring legs can also be integrated into
the mortar bed for other covering materials,
such as carpeting or VCT. Therefore, the
profile can move together with the respective
covering assembly. The 1-3/16" (30 mm)-wide
telescopic center section absorbs movements
of ±7/32" (5 mm). The lateral pivot joints
allow for the absorption of three-dimensional
movement. DILEX-BT offers secure edge
protection for surfaces exposed to foot traffic
as well as vehicular traffic and is, therefore,
suited for use in warehouses, production
facilities, shopping centers, airports, train
stations, and parking garages, or for coverings
cleaned with machines.
Schluter
®
-DILEX-BT/O, one variation of the
profile, can be used to create expansion joints
at floor/wall transitions. A second variation,
Schluter
®
-DILEX-BTS is added to completed
surface coverings. The profile can be inserted
into existing joint spaces. The joints must be
at least 1-3/4" (44 mm) wide and 3/8" (10
mm) deep.
Perimeter Joint Profiles
Perimeter joints are provided at restraining
elements to accommodate movements
attributable to changes in moisture,
temperature, and loading. DILEX perimeter
movement joints are specifically designed to
provide the flexible connection of tiled surfaces
to fixed building elements (e.g., bathtubs,
shower trays, countertops, and door and
window frames) and prevent sound bridges,
thereby reducing sound transmission.
4.10 Schluter
®
-DILEX-AS features a
trapezoid-perforated anchoring leg, made of
rigid PVC, which is secured in the mortar
bond coat beneath the tiles, and a flexible
joining leg with self-adhesive tape to bond
the profile to fixed building elements. The
profile isolates the tile covering from the
fixed building element and accommodates
movement via the flexible joining leg, which
also forms the visible surface. The profile
does not replace waterproofing. Required
waterproofing must be installed prior to the
installation of the profile. DILEX-AS also
prevents sound bridges, making it ideal
36 mm -
1-7/16"
30 mm -
1-3/16"
5 mm - 3/16"
102 mm - 4"
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